'''Reconstructionism''' (also known as '''Dominionism''' is a political sect of [[Christianity]] that seeks to replace democracy with a [[theocratic]] elite that would govern by imposing their interpretation of [[Biblical Law]].

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'''Reconstructionism''' (also known as '''Dominionism''') is a political sect of [[Christianity]] that seeks to replace democracy with a [[theocratic]] elite that would govern by imposing their interpretation of [[Biblical Law]].

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Doctrinal leaders call for the death penalty for a wide range of crimes in addition to such contemporary capital crimes as rape, kidnapping, and murder. Death is also the punishment for [[apostasy]], [[heresy]], [[blasphemy]], [[witchcraft]], [[astrology]], adultery, sodomy or [[homosexuality]], incest, striking a parent, incorrigible juvenile delinquency, and, in the case of women, unchastity before marriage.

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Doctrinal leaders call for the death penalty for a wide range of crimes in addition to such contemporary capital crimes as [[rape]], kidnapping, and murder. Death is also the punishment for [[apostasy]], [[heresy]], [[blasphemy]], [[witchcraft]], [[astrology]], adultery, sodomy or [[homosexuality]], incest, striking a parent, incorrigible juvenile delinquency, and, in the case of women, unchastity before marriage.

The Biblically approved methods of execution include burning (at the stake for example), [[stoning]], hanging, and the sword.

The Biblically approved methods of execution include burning (at the stake for example), [[stoning]], hanging, and the sword.

Revision as of 09:36, 19 December 2009

Reconstructionism (also known as Dominionism) is a political sect of Christianity that seeks to replace democracy with a theocratic elite that would govern by imposing their interpretation of Biblical Law.

Doctrinal leaders call for the death penalty for a wide range of crimes in addition to such contemporary capital crimes as rape, kidnapping, and murder. Death is also the punishment for apostasy, heresy, blasphemy, witchcraft, astrology, adultery, sodomy or homosexuality, incest, striking a parent, incorrigible juvenile delinquency, and, in the case of women, unchastity before marriage.

The Biblically approved methods of execution include burning (at the stake for example), stoning, hanging, and the sword.